Seattle Seahawks Secure Postseason Spot with Thrilling Extra Time Victory over Rams.
Receiver Saubert made the decisive two-point play for Seattle.
Seattle staged a remarkable fightback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, clinching their place in the NFL play-offs.
Rallying from a 30-14 hole in the final period, the Seattle squad triumphed 38-37 at home, notching their fifth straight win.
While the Rams had become the first to earn a post-season spot earlier on game day, the Seahawks booked their return to the postseason after a two-year hiatus.
With this result, the Seahawks have taken over their Conference race with a twelve and three record, replacing the Rams, who fell to the fifth playoff position with an eleven and four record.
Game Recap
Signal-caller Sam Darnold had two picks but regrouped to deliver two scoring throws, including the second score to wideout Smith-Njigba in the extra period.
The visitors held a 13-7 lead at half-time before Walker broke free for a long scoring dash for the home side.
Rams cornerback Josh Wallace then returned Darnold's initial interception for 56 yards, leading to a short score by Corum on the ensuing snap.
In the final stanza, a scoring pass from Matthew Stafford to Puka Nacua extended the Rams' lead to 30-14, but Rashid Shaheed provided the comeback with a 58-yard return for a score.
Darnold then found AJ Barner in the end zone, and a successful two-point play sent the contest into an extra period.
Although Nacua raced in for his another TD in overtime, Smith-Njigba answered in kind to set up the decisive conversion.
Key Performances
- Smith-Njigba posted 96 yards and the overtime score.
- The 23-year-old tops the NFL with 1,541 yards for the campaign.
- Puka Nacua is second with 1,367 yards, adding a personal-best two hundred twenty-five yards on 12 receptions in this game.
